David Reeves

David Reeves received a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of Washington. At the University, David taught the Drumline for the Husky Marching Band from 2001-2009. Prior to his studies at Washington, David studied Composition at Indiana University. His past teachers include Don Freund, Tim Salzman, Mike Crusoe and Tom Collier. 

In the Drum Corps arena, David was a performing member of the DCI World Champion Star of Indiana from 1991-1993. He has since instructed The Santa Clara Vanguard and The Cavaliers and has arranged for Seattle Cascades, and The Troopers from Casper, Wyoming. David composes and arranges music for Marching Bands, Drumlines and Concert Ensembles throughout the country.

David lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife Krista and their three boys, Benjamin, Alden and William. To learn more about the musical projects of David Reeves, visit his website at davidreevesmusic.com.

David Reeves’s Music

  • $14.00
    An advanced, bluesy piece for percussion orchestra, inspired by the Spanish dance form and Ravel score of the same name.
    • Duration: 4:20
    • Level: Advanced
    • Personnel: 14 players
  • $13.00
    This three-movement work for percussion ensemble and rhythm section will challenge players, but all will be satisfied by the musical result.
    • Duration: 9:20
    • Level: Advanced
    • Personnel: 9 players
  • $16.00
    Inspired by New Orleans drummer Herlin Riley, this improvisational solo utilizes a snare drum, kick drum with double pedal, and hi-hat.
    • Duration: 4:30
    • Level: Advanced
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • $24.00
    The sharp punctuations of this advanced snare solo are effectively complemented by the extended phrases of the pre-recorded audio track.
    • Duration: 4:10
    • Level: Advanced
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • $10.00
    This piece uses standard western percussion instruments commonly found in high school percussion inventories. Each player has a pitched instrument and four non-pitched surfaces.
    • Duration: 3:45
    • Level: Med-Advanced
    • Personnel: 8 players
  • $28.00
    Within the pages of this book, you'll get an inside glimpse at how the Troopers percussion program defines their technical and musical approach, strengthening their roots, while creating a fresh approach to the world of marching percussion in the 21st century.
    • Duration: various
    • Level: Advanced
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